State of Decay 3 Enters Closed Beta Phase This Year
State of Decay 3 will begin closed beta playtests later this year. These tests will focus on multiplayer and combat improvements based on alpha feedback. The zombie survival game is still targeting a 2027 release across multiple platforms.
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Multiplayer survivalbox State of Decay 3 forges ahead with beta plans after July layoffs
Undead Labs announced that State of Decay 3 will undergo beta playtests before the end of the year, following earlier alpha tests. This indicates the game is progressing despite recent layoffs at the studio in July. The multiplayer survival game is slated for a 2027 release.
State of Decay 3 Announces Closed Beta Playtests Later This Year
State of Decay 3 will be offering closed beta playtests later this year. Fans will have an opportunity to experience the game before its official release.
State of Decay 3 Closed Beta Scheduled for Later This Year
Undead Labs has announced that State of Decay 3 will enter a closed beta later this year, following its closed alpha phase. Creative director Kevin Patzelt confirmed that the beta will include improvements to combat, cosmetics, movement, and visual fidelity based on alpha feedback. The game is set to launch in 2027 for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, featuring survival mechanics, base building, and untethered multiplayer.
Following Xbox Breakup, State Of Decay 3 Will Return With A Closed Beta Playtest
Undead Labs announced that State of Decay 3 will begin a closed beta playtest before the end of 2026, with more players gaining access over time. The beta aims to stress-test the game's large map and untethered multiplayer, building on lessons learned from a previous alpha test. The game is currently slated for a 2027 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
State of Decay 3 lives on after studio's separation from Xbox, with a closed beta promised for this year
Undead Labs has announced that a closed beta for State of Decay 3 will begin in 2026, following the studio's separation from Xbox. The game, which is set to launch in 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, will also feature expanded alpha testing throughout this year. This news comes after Microsoft's recent layoffs and restructuring within its gaming division, which included the sale of Undead Labs.
